
June 15, 2026
Greater Richmond Partnership has launched its Regional Data Dashboard compiling key economic metrics across five categories for business leaders and stakeholders. The platform offers quarterly updates comparing local performance against national benchmarks.
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June 15, 2026
Dominion Energy is expanding its use of service drones for inspecting power infrastructure across Virginia. Pilots remotely operate advanced aerial systems to detect issues such as overheating solar panels while prioritizing safety during challenging assignments.
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June 12, 2026
Greater Richmond continues its commitment to inclusivity with high scores from equality indexes and recognition of major employers’ efforts toward LGBTQ+ inclusion. A variety of community events mark this year's June celebrations.
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June 12, 2026
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University are using machine learning to modernize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The initiative focuses on streamlining drug development through computational modeling while providing hands-on experience for students entering the field.
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June 11, 2026
Twelve Greater Richmond-based companies are featured on the newly released Fortune 1000 list for 2026—including six on the prestigious Fortune 500 roster—highlighting regional economic diversity across multiple sectors such as food distribution and finance.
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June 9, 2026
Alfa Laval has announced plans to double its Richmond facility's production capacity by mid-2028. The expansion includes increased automation and workforce development aimed at supporting growing demand for heat exchangers across North America.
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June 8, 2026
Central Virginia is seeing significant investment from major companies like Google into data centers that support economic growth and job creation. Workforce development initiatives aim to prepare local residents for long-term careers maintaining this vital infrastructure.
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June 2, 2026
Hyper Solutions plans a $2 million expansion at its Henrico County facility resulting in 56 new jobs. State officials say this move highlights continued growth within digital infrastructure industries across Greater Richmond.
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May 21, 2026
The Greater Richmond Partnership received recognition for using artificial intelligence across its business attraction efforts. Staff completed Google's AI Essentials certification last year after a major tech investment in Virginia. Leaders say these steps have boosted productivity and improved consultant engagement.
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May 13, 2026
Breeze Airways has announced new nonstop flights between Richmond International Airport and Cancún beginning January 2027. The twice-weekly service marks the return of direct access between these cities after more than ten years.
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